The Kenya Institute of Management has moved to reassure stakeholders following a directive by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority revoking its accreditation and ordering the closure of its campuses.
KIM said it is reviewing the contents of the notice and has initiated engagement with the relevant regulatory authorities to address the concerns raised.
In a statement on April 20, 2026, KIM urged stakeholders to remain calm and rely on official communication channels for accurate updates as consultations with regulators continue.
The institution, led by it, said it remains committed to transparency and will provide timely updates as the situation evolves.
“KIM has noted the circulation of a public notice issued by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) dated April 20, 2026 regarding the revocation of accreditation and closure of KIM campuses. We wish to assure our stakeholders – students, alumni, partners, and the general public – that we are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness it deserves,” KIM CEO Muriithi Ndegwa said.
“KIM is currently reviewing the contents of the notice and actively engaging the relevant regulatory authorities to address the issues raised and determine the appropriate course of action in line with the law.”
Established in 1954, KIM highlighted its long-standing role in advancing management training and professional development in Kenya, noting that it has upheld values of professionalism, integrity, and accountability over the past seven decades.
The response comes amid uncertainty for students and graduates after TVETA declared that qualifications issued by KIM beyond 2018 would not be recognised, citing alleged breaches of the TVET Act.
In a notice dated April 20, 2026, the authority said KIM had been allegedly offering and awarding academic and professional programmes without proper accreditation, in violation of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act.
TVETA noted that while KIM had initially been accredited to offer programmes assessed and certified by TVET-CDACC, the institution continued to offer unapproved courses and award qualifications contrary to Section 17(3) of the law.
“It has come to the attention of the Authority that the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) is offering and awarding various academic and professional programmes to members of the public without accreditation. KIM was accredited to offer programmes assessed and certified by TVET-CDACC,” the statement read.
It also cited the engagement of trainers without valid licences, breaching Section 23(1) of the Act.
The regulator declared that KIM no longer has the legal mandate to award qualifications.
It warned that any certificates, diplomas or other credentials issued by the institution beyond 2018 will not be recognised for employment, further education or professional advancement.
“The public is hereby notified that KIM does not have the legal mandate to award qualifications. Consequently, any certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications obtained from the institution beyond 2018 are not recognised for purposes of employment, further education, or professional advancement.”
“Pursuant to Sections 36 and 37 of the TVET Act, the accreditation earlier issued to KIM and all its campuses has been revoked and all KIM campuses closed with immediate effect,” the authority said.
Members of the public have been urged to exercise caution and verify the accreditation status of institutions before enrolling in any programme.
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